Am I the only one who thought delaying tool cleaning was fine?

Nina Bennett · 2026-03-03T10:06:39.732911+00:00

I figured cleaning my trowel at the end of the week saved time. Then, dried mortar stuck so hard it took forever to scrape off. That messy job pushed me to clean tools after each use. Now, my gear stays in much better shape. It's a simple shift that really helps.

rubywalker7mo ago

My friend learned the hard way when dried paint ruined his favorite roller, you know?

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wyatt8517mo ago

Absolutely! Letting paint dry completely wrecks more than just rollers. It seeps into the brush ferrules or roller frames, making them impossible to clean properly. Then you're stuck buying all new tools, which really adds up over time.

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thomas.cameron7mo ago

My buddy tried that with his paint sprayer, and @rubywalker is right, it was a total loss.

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